Chanel Purchasing & Development Specialist — POS Materials (Beauty & Fragrance)

Chanel is a privately held French luxury house renowned for its haute couture, cosmetics and fragrance lines. As an employer, Chanel combines rigorous artisanal standards with global retail and marketing operations, offering employees exposure to high-calibre creative and operational practices across beauty, fashion and accessories.

1. Manage end-to-end procurement and development of PLV/POS (point-of-sale) materials and in‑store displays for the Perfume & Beauty division.
2. Source, qualify and manage relationships with suppliers and production partners, ensuring alignment with Chanel’s quality, sustainability and brand standards.
3. Define technical specifications, validate prototypes and supervise sampling cycles to guarantee fit-for-retail solutions.
4. Negotiate commercial terms, prepare purchase orders and control costs against budgets and price benchmarks.
5. Coordinate cross-functionally with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations and Packaging teams to synchronize launch schedules and installation plans.
6. Monitor production timelines, quality control, logistics and on‑time delivery; implement corrective actions when required.
7. Maintain procurement documentation, supplier scorecards and post-delivery performance reviews to drive continuous improvement.

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, industrial design or equivalent professional experience.
2. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes for in-store displays, print and structural POS materials.
3. Proven track record in supplier qualification, contract negotiation and budget control.
4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight timelines.
5. High standards for quality, attention to detail, and familiarity with luxury-brand retail requirements.

1. PLV / POS development
2. Supplier sourcing and qualification
3. Costing and price benchmarking
4. Technical specification and prototype validation
5. Production follow-up and quality control
6. Contract negotiation
7. Cross-functional coordination (Marketing / Visual Merchandising / Retail)
8. Project management
9. Microsoft Excel

Minimum 3 years’ procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within beauty, cosmetics or luxury retail, with demonstrated involvement in the development and industrialisation of POS/retail displays.

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, industrial design or equivalent experience.

Chanel’s workplace culture prioritises craftsmanship, discretion and exacting quality standards while fostering close collaboration between creative and operational teams. Employees operate in an environment that values heritage, excellence and continuous professional development.